Tag: Rheumatology
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Have you ever found yourself struggling to speak?
Have you ever found yourself struggling to speak? As someone who speaks three languages and communicates frequently, I sometimes experience difficulty expressing myself. It’s as if my brain is working, but my tongue isn’t cooperating. After some research, I’ve learned that this is not a brain condition, but rather a common phenomenon. Sometimes, when I’m…
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Diagnosing Ankylosing Spondylitis in Women
Ankylosing spondylitis has often been considered more of a man’s disease, yet the reality is that it affects some women, too. The genetic marker for ankylosing spondylitis, HLA-B27, is found equally in men and women. However, ankylosing spondylitis is two or three times more common in men than women, said Rodney Tehrani, MD, a rheumatologist…
Adriana Carluccio Hasher 